Are the Celtics the Best in the NBA?

The question of, are the Celtics really the best team in the NBA constantly comes up in the sporting world and unfortunately I am getting seriously irritated about the answer many sports writers are giving. The sports writers write that even though this team has the best record in basketball, 22-3, they are still not the best team in the NBA due to their weak strength of schedule. This might be one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. Not only have they beaten the Raptors, who won our division last year, three times but they have beaten Orlando, L.A., Cleveland, Golden State and the Nuggets. These games were also won by pretty significant leads. The three games they have lost were by slim margins, two games by two points and one game in overtime, and could have gone either way at the end of the game.

Sure the Celtics have their flaws such as Rondo is young and inexperienced, the bench is not extremely deep and this is the first year the big three have played together but a win is a win and a loss is a loss. The record 22-3 cannot be disuputed and is the best record in basketball, thus making the Celtics the best team in the NBA. We will see if they can continue their run as the best team in the NBA as they take their best record to the West Coast this week.

Glen Murray vs. Jon Lester

As we all sit down and have another Christmas cookie lets discuss the next round of "Who's Now." Last round Tom Brady took a commanding lead over Beckett at the beginning and never let go. This round it is two lesser known athletes who are both great team players. So who will end up at the trop of the Christmas Tree, Glen Murray or Jon Lester?

Glen Murray:

- Right Wing for the Boston Bruins

- Shoots right

- Nickname: Muzz

- In 2002-03, scored 92 points (44 goals and 48 assists)

- 2003 NHL All-Star

- Is a crucial aspect to the Bruins

- A great leader
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Murray

Jon Lester:

- Left handed starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox

- 11-2 record overall

- 110 career strikeouts

- Red Sox drafted Lester in the second round (No. 57 overall) of the 2002 First Year Players Draft

-named Eastern League Pitcher of the Year

- Lester won the series-clinching Game Four for the Red Sox in the 2007 World Series

- fought and beat Cancer

- A great inspiration to the Red Sox organization and to the World

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Lester

My Vote: My vote goes to Mr. Lester because not only is he an inspiration to all, he has proven himself in the big game and he is only 22. Now if Mr. Murray helps the Bruins go and win a cup then I might have to reconsider but as of now, Mr. Lester gets my ballot.

Brady demolishes Beckett

I thought this would be a close one and boy I was wrong. Brady won by a huge margin 10-1. You would have thought I asked who is better, Tom Brady or the entire Miami Dolphins team. All I can say is nice win Brady and better luck next time Beckett.

Stay tuned for the next round of "Who's Now."

Turkey Bowl 2007

Happy Turkey day to everyone and I hope you have a ton of stuffing and mashed potatoes but before you sit down for your fourth piece of pumpkin pie lets talk football. Now you have three games to watch today but are any of them worth watching? Lets get to the rankings chief!

Packers (9-1) vs. Lions (6-4)- 12:30 P.M.

Ranking: 5 pieces of pie

Reasoning: This is by far the most interesting game on tv during Thanksgiving. The Lions are 6-4 but don't let that fool you. Detriot has been playing great football and has been looking for a national audience to prove this to so watch out Packers. On the other hand the Packers have quietly gotten to 9-1 and are a very real Super Bowl contender. The player of the game will be Greg Jennings for the Packers who will catch a lot of passes from Farve as Donald Driver is doubled up.

Prediction: Packers win a close one: 21-17

Jets (2-8) vs. Cowboys (9-1)- 4:15 P.M.

Ranking: 2 pieces of pie

Reasoning: The only reason I am giving this game any pieces of pie is because the Cowboys will prove why they are the second best offense in the league next to the Patriots. Expect T.O., Tony Romo and Barber to have huge games while the Jets offense once again doesn't show up.

Prediction: Cowboys win in a blowout: 42-10

Colts (8-2) vs. Falcons (3-7)- 8:15 P.M.

Ranking: 4 pieces of pie

Reasoning: Could the Colts possibly lose to the Falcons? The answer to this question is yes, but it will not happen. Peyton Manning will still be inconsistent and with the injuries the Colts have suffered it will be a close game. Look for Reggie Wayne and Roddy White to have big games.

Prediction: Colts win by a touchdown: 21-14

The Matchup of the Century

Moving on in the Who's Now tournament we turn to the Ted William's Bracket which starts off with two juggernauts. Who is better right now, Tom Brady or Josh Beckett? Lets get some facts to make this tough tough decision.




Tom Brady:

- 3 time Super Bowl winner

- 2 time Super Bowl MVP

- 4 time Pro Bowler

- On pace to break Peyton Manning's single season touchdown record

- 2005 Sports Illustrated's Sportman of the year

- Helped set the record for the longest consecutive win streak in NFL history with 21 straight wins over two seasons.

- Dated actress Bridget Moynahan

- Has the third-longest active streak of most consecutive starts by a quarterback (NFL)

- Most completions in a Super Bowl

- NFL record for most consecutive wins in post season: 10

- Has a son

- New England Patriots All-time leader(Passing touchdowns)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brady

Josh Beckett

- Nickname: "Big-Game Beckett"

-2003 World Series MVP
- 2007 ALCS MVP

- Has won 2 World Series

- Became one of six Boston Red Sox pitchers in history to win their first 7 starts

- Was selected to the 2007 All Star Game

- Won 20 games this season

- Came in second for Cy Young voting

- Is only 27 years old

- Will be the ace of the Red Sox for a long time

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Beckett

My Vote: I am going to Vote for Brady just on the fact that he looks unbeatable this season and no one has ever seen such a dominant quarterback in the NFL. If Beckett keeps up what he is doing for the Sox he will be one of the greatest pitchers of all time but right now Brady beats him out by a slight margin.



VOTE NOW!!!!

The Warriors come to town

Tonight at the Garden the Boston Celtics will face a tough opponent in the Golden State Warriors. the Warriors record of 3-6 does not represent this team well at all. Led by the veteran Baron Davis, The Warriors have many players that can put points up on the board in many different ways. With Stephen Jackson, Kelenna Azubuike,Monta Ellis and Mickael Pietrus the warriors are a very dangerous team who is on a 3 game winning streak. This is also the first time the Celtics will have to come back and play a game after a crushing loss. Last game they lost 104-102 to the Orlando Magic. This game will show how the big three come back from losing. Also the player of the game will Rajon Rondo. Rondo should have a ton of open looks while the Warriors are doubling up on Kevin Garnett. All in all, this should be a great game so get your popcorn ready!

Rondo beats Kessel

Rajon Rondo barely beat Phil Kessel 3-2 in a battle of young talent. Stay tune for the next edition of who's now.